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At the University of Maryland, enroll in a college course, earn college credit, and learn from dynamic faculty. Benefit from the challenge and excitement of the College Park life. Penn Summer High School Programs offer an outstanding Ivy League academic challenge to teens in the US on a beautiful, historic campus. SAT prep, and activities on UCLA, Harvard, University of Wisconsin at Madison campuses, and in Florence and Barcelona. This summer camp offers unique “District” and “Pirate” themes that teen lovers of the Hunger Games and Elizabethan-era lore will find incorporated into fun events, courses, activities and campus housing for one or two weeks! Intensive creative writing workshops for writers ages 15 through 18. Write and share new work, experiment with new styles, and gain insight into the creative process in a supportive community.

As summer creative writing programs proliferate and high school students have dramatically more choices than even a few years ago, the Duke Creative Writers Workshop still stands out as a customized campus experience. JHU offers summer courses across the university through our Summer University and Mini-Term programs. Students interested in the health fields should look to our Discover Hopkins program for hands-on coursework. Teens can directly observe and research whales, dolphins, porpoise, puffins, seals in their natural habitat. College credit for writing and art summer camps.

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In Georgetown University’s Summer High School Medical Programs, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the world of modern medicine, live on campus, and experience the excitement of college life. Join Zeal for a life-changing summer full of adventure, culture, and meaningful service. Click here to learn more about our great summer opportunities. This dynamic overnight summer camp will expand teens’ identities as writers through intensive workshop experiences.